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Ozone in Dentistry
By Mark A. Breiner, DDS As discussed last month, ozone (O3) is bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal. The head is a breeding ground for all of those. Thus O3 would be a wonderful adjunct to our arsenal of treatments. This month … Continue reading
Lyme Disease Often Resides in the Mouth
by Mary Budinger Holistic, natural medicine tends to overlook what is probably the number one source of the body’s toxins – the mouth. The infectious mechanism was initially documented by Dr. Weston A. Price, chairman of the Research Section of … Continue reading
Questions
Dental Questions You Should Ask Your Dentist Here are a few typical dental questions: Dental Question: Is your dentist gentle and caring? Your mouth is a tender and private place. You need to know that you and your family are … Continue reading
The Shocking Tooth About Trigeminal Neuralgia
The New England Journal of Medicine June 29, 2000, Vol. 342, No. 26 To the Editor: A 66-year-old woman with a two-year history of right-sided Trigeminal neuralgia (involving the second Trigeminal division) presented with severe exacerbation of her typical sharp … Continue reading
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Dental X-rays Can Prevent Stroke
Dental X-rays can do more than save your teeth; they could even save your life! A 67-year-old woman in Rochester, N.Y., was in danger of a stroke caused by calcified deposits in her neck arteries. Dental X-rays picked up the problem. … Continue reading
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Dental Wisdom
from Ann Landers Dear Ann: Please tell your readers that an infection in the mouth or an abscess in a tooth can lead to painful and deadly bacterial infections of the bloodstream. My beloved brother died recently from an infection … Continue reading
Dealing With Dental Anxiety
Preventing Illness and Premature Death There is a war going on inside your mouth and chances are you are losing. The enemy? Bacteria that hide in moist, dark places and rot the surrounding tissues. Without constant vigilance, these bacteria multiply … Continue reading
Could Flossing Add Years To Your Life?
You know the importance of daily flossing in order to keep your teeth and gums healthy. But did you know that regular flossing could extend your life by more than six years? That’s right- six years added to your life! … Continue reading